Just got Brand New iPad

Lifelong PC user, but I Really LIKE this iPad thing! Problem is trying to connect it to my external (non-USB) MIDI gear. My gear only has MIDI In and Out/Thru, no USB ports at all.

My needs are fairly basic. I need to send program/parameter changes to an effects processor and a MIDI light controller during live performances. And I’d like to start/stop the sequencer and play patches on the iPad from a non-USB MIDI keyboard without having to touch the iPad. I usually preprogram my sequences with all necessary the program change & cc data. The problem is getting this iPad to talk to my dinosaur gear.

I would totally stay away from generic amazon stuff. I have both IK Multimedia iRig2 and Apple's lightning socket. The one from the apple doesn't work with older mdoels but it's great if you got a new one. You don't have to worry about the battery dying on you so fast.

Let me know if you have any specific question. I have a bluetooth MIDI setup where i use an AX-7 controller and iPad as my entire setup. I have gigged with this for the past year (20-some odd times) pretty much without a hitch.

Let me know if you have any specific question. I have a bluetooth MIDI setup where i use an AX-7 controller and iPad as my entire setup. I have gigged with this for the past year (20-some odd times) pretty much without a hitch.

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Great! How's the latency? Is it noticeable at all when you play thicker chords or faster melodies?

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